The Utiel-Requena region is found west of Valencia and is being rediscovered for it traditional red wines. The vineyards are based 600m to 900m above sea level on rolling hills that benefit from cold winters, hot summers, the proximity to the Mediterranean and the warm dry westerly winds, conditions are extreme but ideal for wine growing. The area has changed dramatically in the last few years with winemakers passionate about their heritage and introducing their modern traditional wines to the wine drinkers of the world.